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Modern homes

  • National Construction Code 2022

    Provides building and plumbing requirements for new and renovated buildings.

  • Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) updates

    Stay up to date about changes to the NCC 2022 published on the ABCB website.

  • Modern Homes standards

    Standards to ensure new residential homes are more energy efficient and accessible.

  • Livable Housing Design Standard

    An overview of accessibility standards in Queensland.

  • Residential energy efficiency standards

    An overview of new energy efficiency housing standards in Queensland.

  • Transitional arrangements

    Guidance on the transitional arrangements for the NCC 2022 Modern Homes standards.

  • Busting myths

    Dispelling 6 myths about the NCC 2022 Modern Homes standards for builders, designers and homeowners.

  • Home energy rating for existing homes

    Star energy ratings for existing homes.

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